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Light drizzle,much the same tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 68° in Burien today. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 71°, with a 2% chance of rain.

68°52°
71°54°
67°55°
71°53°
75°54°
71°57°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaysplit ±5°Wednesdaysplit ±5°Thursdaysplit ±7°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
68°
Light drizzle
Today 68°·Low 54°·Rain 10%
AmericanNOAA GFS
69°
Cloudy
Today 69°·Low 51°·Rain 10%
EuropeanECMWF
66°
Light drizzle
Today 66°·Low 52°·Rain 71%

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Burien and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Light drizzle
68° 52°
models agree
Tomorrow
Cloudy
71° 54°
models agree
Mon
Cloudy
67° 55°
models agree
Tue
Partly cloudy
71° 53°
±5°
Wed
Cloudy
75° 54°
±5°
Thu
Light drizzle
71° 57°
±7°
Fri
Light drizzle
70° 54°
models agree
Sat
Partly cloudy
72° 54°
±8°
Sun
Partly cloudy
75° 55°
±8°
Mon
Clear
77° 56°
±15°
Tue
Cloudy
75° 56°
±13°
Wed
Cloudy
74° 55°
models agree
Thu
Drizzle
69° 55°
models agree
Fri
Cloudy
68° 54°
models agree

Burien, WA is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 80°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 36°F), with roughly 43 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Burien right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Burien climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
46°
37°
Feb
47°
36°
Mar
51°
37°
Apr
55°
41°
May
65°
48°
Jun
70°
52°
Jul
80°
57°
Aug
78°
58°
Sep
70°
54°
Oct
60°
47°
Nov
50°
40°
Dec
49°
40°

Which forecast is most accurate in Burien?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
85
/100rank #1
82±1.8°F94±1.7 mph8290% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
85
/100rank #2
69±3.1°F95±1.7 mph9597% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±4°66° to 69°±61%10% to 71% chance
Tomorrow±3°69° to 72°±2%0% to 2% chance
Mon±1°67° to 68°±62%7% to 69% chance
Tue±5°69° to 74°±2%0% to 2% chance
Wed±5°73° to 78°±2%0% to 2% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Burien

today, local time
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
19:41
Daylight
13h 7m

Common questions

What's the weather in Burien today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Burien today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Burien today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Burien and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Burien?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Burien (CheckWeather Score 85/100), ahead of the American at 85. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Burien?
July is typically the warmest month in Burien, with average highs around 80°F.
How cold does Burien get?
The coldest month in Burien is February, when overnight lows average about 36°F.
How much rain does Burien get?
Burien sees roughly 43 in of precipitation a year, with December usually the wettest month.

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